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ADU Construction: Backyard cottages and garage conversions into living units

Backyard cottages and garage conversions.

The service

What It Covers

We build backyard cottages and turn garages into separate living units. We pour the slab, frame the unit, close it in and finish the inside. Our architect, engineer and permitting partners handle the plans and the permit filing.

What's Included

  • Backyard cottages and garage conversions
  • Plans and permit filing through our architect, engineer and permitting partners
  • Pouring the slab and framing the unit
  • Closing the unit in and finishing the inside

How It Works

  1. 01

    Consultation Call

    Tell us about the house and your plans. We book a time to see the property.

  2. 02

    Walkthrough

    Our project lead walks the property with you and takes measurements.

  3. 03

    Written Scope

    You see the scope, the schedule and the price before work starts.

  4. 04

    Final Walkthrough

    We walk the finished job with you and close out the punch list.

The full step-by-step page for ADU Construction is on the way. Until then, we go through the details with you at the walkthrough.

Project gallery

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Questions

ADU Construction Questions

What is an ADU?

An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, is a separate living unit on the same lot as a house. We build backyard cottages and turn garages into living units.

What do you build on an ADU?

We pour the slab, frame the unit, close it in and finish the inside.

Who handles plans and permits for an ADU?

Our architect, engineer and permitting partners handle the plans and the permit filing.

Can my garage become an ADU?

Often, yes. Whether a garage conversion works depends on the structure and on your town's rules. The walkthrough and the plans show what is possible.

How does the estimate work?

Send the estimate form on this page. We get back to you to schedule a walkthrough of the property. You then see the scope, the schedule and the price in writing before work starts.

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